editorNPR Digital Services RSS Generator 0.94Chris Lehman graduated from Temple University with a journalism degree in 1997. He landed his first job less than a month later, producing arts stories for Red River Public Radio in Shreveport, Louisiana. Three years later he headed north to DeKalb, Illinois, where he worked as a reporter and announcer for NPRaffiliate WNIJFM. In 2006 he headed west to become the Salem Correspondent for the Northwest News Network. Chris is a native of rural Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. He was born in the upstairs bedroom of his grandmothers house, and grew up in a 230 year old log cabin in the woods. Chris traces his interest in journalism to his childhood, when his parents threatened to take away his newspaper if he didnt do his chores. In addition to working full time in public radio for the past decade, Chris has also reported from overseas on a freelance basis. Hes filed stories from Iraq, Burkina Faso, El Salvador, Northern Ireland, Zimbabwe and Uganda. He lives in Salem with his wife and childNPR Digital Services RSS Generator 0.94Chris LehmanTue, 21 Nov 2017 00:06:05 +0000Chris Lehmanhttp://kuow.org
Chris LehmanThe Oregon Senate Republican caucus chose a new leader for the first time in more than a decadeWednesday. Jackie Winters , R-Salem, won a closed-door election to lead the 13-member Senate GOP delegation.Oregon Senate Republicans Choose New Leaderhttp://kuow.org/post/oregon-senate-republicans-choose-new-leader
116883 as http://kuow.orgThu, 16 Nov 2017 04:34:00 +0000Oregon Senate Republicans Choose New LeaderChris LehmanFormer Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber has agreed to pay a $1,000 civil penalty to the state of Oregon for ethics violations. Kitzhaber agreed to the penalty after a review by the Oregon Government Ethics Commission.Kitzhaber Agrees To $1,000 Civil Ethics Penaltyhttp://kuow.org/post/kitzhaber-agrees-1000-civil-ethics-penalty
116849 as http://kuow.orgWed, 15 Nov 2017 22:18:00 +0000Kitzhaber Agrees To $1,000 Civil Ethics PenaltyChris LehmanThis summer’s total solar eclipse in Oregon came with a price tag. The Oregon Military Department is requesting an extra $260,000 to pay for the costs of managing crowds during the August 21 event.Oregon Eclipse Costs Top $260,000http://kuow.org/post/oregon-eclipse-costs-top-260000
116789 as http://kuow.orgWed, 15 Nov 2017 01:04:00 +0000Oregon Eclipse Costs Top $260,000Chris LehmanThe wildfires are largely out in places like the Columbia River Gorge and the south Oregon coast, but the economic fallout continues in many nearby Oregon communities. That was the messageTuesdayduring a meeting of the Oregon House Committee on Economic Development.Economic Woes Linger In Oregon Communities Scarred By Wildfirehttp://kuow.org/post/economic-woes-linger-oregon-communities-scarred-wildfire-1
116776 as http://kuow.orgTue, 14 Nov 2017 22:26:00 +0000Economic Woes Linger In Oregon Communities Scarred By WildfireChris LehmanOregon Health Authority Director Pat Allen said more bad news could be coming for the agency he’s led since August. Allen made the statement to a legislative panel in Salem Monday, but he gave no details of what the revelations could be.Oregon Health Authority Director Says More Problems Could Be Revealedhttp://kuow.org/post/oregon-health-authority-director-says-more-problems-could-be-revealed
116686 as http://kuow.orgMon, 13 Nov 2017 23:03:00 +0000Oregon Health Authority Director Says More Problems Could Be RevealedChris LehmanWhat would it look like if Oregon’s largest public universities fell into private control? It’s an idea that surfaced recently as a possible way to save the state money. But the people who floated the suggestion also acknowledged that it’s a bit of a long shot.Privatizing Oregon's Largest Universities Would Be 'Complex'http://kuow.org/post/privatizing-oregons-largest-universities-would-be-complex
116611 as http://kuow.orgMon, 13 Nov 2017 01:40:00 +0000Privatizing Oregon's Largest Universities Would Be 'Complex'Chris LehmanAn Oregon lawmaker said she’ll introduce a bill next year to clarify that consensual sex between teenagers does not need to be reported to state authorities.Oregon Legislature Could Take Up Mandatory Reporting Issuehttp://kuow.org/post/oregon-legislature-could-take-mandatory-reporting-issue
116307 as http://kuow.orgTue, 07 Nov 2017 23:35:00 +0000Oregon Legislature Could Take Up Mandatory Reporting IssueChris LehmanA task force appointed by Oregon Gov. Kate Brown has released a series of possible options for shrinking the state’s public pension deficit.The options include a lengthy list of ways to generate cash through a combination of one-time and ongoing changes. The list includes some eye-catching proposals such as privatizing the state’s public universities that are unlikely to gain much traction politically.Here Are Some Ways Oregon Could Raise $5 Billion To Shrink Pension Debthttp://kuow.org/post/here-are-some-ways-oregon-could-raise-5-billion-shrink-pension-debt
115913 as http://kuow.orgWed, 01 Nov 2017 21:20:00 +0000Here Are Some Ways Oregon Could Raise $5 Billion To Shrink Pension DebtChris LehmanAn Oregon state representative is awaiting word from the Trump administration about whether he’ll receive a job that would require him to leave the Legislature. Rep. John Huffman , R-The Dalles, said Thursday he’s in the running to be the head of rural development in Oregon for the U.S. Department of Agriculture.Oregon Lawmaker On Short List For Trump Administration Jobhttp://kuow.org/post/oregon-lawmaker-short-list-trump-administration-job
115548 as http://kuow.orgFri, 27 Oct 2017 00:40:00 +0000Oregon Lawmaker On Short List For Trump Administration JobChris LehmanTwo of the longest serving members of the Oregon Senate are stepping down from their seats.Major Shake-Up In Oregon Senate As Two Longtime Leaders Leavehttp://kuow.org/post/major-shake-oregon-senate-two-longtime-leaders-leave-0
115278 as http://kuow.orgTue, 24 Oct 2017 00:55:00 +0000Major Shake-Up In Oregon Senate As Two Longtime Leaders LeaveChris LehmanOregon state Sen. Sara Gelser said a fellow lawmaker sexually harassed her at the Oregon Capitol. Gelser, D-Corvallis, first raised the issue publicly on Twitter last week, but initially said she would not name the lawmaker in question. Oregon State Senator Says She Was Sexually Harassed By Fellow Senatorhttp://kuow.org/post/oregon-state-senator-says-she-was-sexually-harassed-fellow-senator
115269 as http://kuow.orgMon, 23 Oct 2017 21:55:00 +0000Oregon State Senator Says She Was Sexually Harassed By Fellow SenatorChris LehmanStarting in January, Oregonians in the market for a new electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle could be offered a significant incentive: a taxpayer-funded rebate of up to $2,500 .Oregon Might Promise Electric Vehicle Rebates Before Funding Is Actually Availablehttp://kuow.org/post/oregon-might-promise-electric-vehicle-rebates-funding-actually-available
115165 as http://kuow.orgFri, 20 Oct 2017 20:33:00 +0000Oregon Might Promise Electric Vehicle Rebates Before Funding Is Actually AvailableChris LehmanThe federal government has approved a key waiver that will allow Oregon to proceed with a program designed to blunt the cost of health insurance plans purchased on the individual market.Federal Government Approves Health Insurance Waiver For Oregonhttp://kuow.org/post/federal-government-approves-health-insurance-waiver-oregon
115117 as http://kuow.orgFri, 20 Oct 2017 04:32:00 +0000Federal Government Approves Health Insurance Waiver For OregonChris LehmanVoters in the Portland suburb of Sherwood, Oregon, have voted overwhelmingly to remove two city council members from office.Sherwood Voters Oust Two Council Members In Recall Electionhttp://kuow.org/post/sherwood-voters-oust-two-council-members-recall-election
115018 as http://kuow.orgWed, 18 Oct 2017 22:26:00 +0000Sherwood Voters Oust Two Council Members In Recall ElectionChris LehmanIn January, Oregon voters will decide whether to overturn a new tax on hospitals and other health-care providers. Secretary of State Dennis Richardson's office ruled this week that opponents of the tax collected more than enough signatures to put the repeal on the ballot.Oregon Voters Will Decide The Provider Tax, But What Is That?http://kuow.org/post/oregon-voters-will-decide-provider-tax-what
114939 as http://kuow.orgTue, 17 Oct 2017 23:38:00 +0000Oregon Voters Will Decide The Provider Tax, But What Is That?Chris LehmanOregonians will be voting on a tax on hospital and health insurance companies next January. The Oregon Secretary of State’s office announcedMondaythat opponents of the tax had successfully gathered enough valid signatures to force a vote.Health Care Tax Qualifies For Oregon Ballothttp://kuow.org/post/health-care-tax-qualifies-oregon-ballot
114857 as http://kuow.orgMon, 16 Oct 2017 23:50:00 +0000Health Care Tax Qualifies For Oregon BallotChris LehmanVoters in one of Oregon’s largest counties will have the chance this November to dramatically reshape their county government. The question before Douglas County residents is whether or not to approve a home rule charter.Douglas County Initiative Would Dramatically Reshape Local Governmenthttp://kuow.org/post/douglas-county-initiative-would-dramatically-reshape-local-government
114713 as http://kuow.orgFri, 13 Oct 2017 22:40:00 +0000Douglas County Initiative Would Dramatically Reshape Local GovernmentChris LehmanThe state of Oregon has reached a settlement in a lawsuit filed against it by the lead civil rights attorney for the Oregon Department of Justice.Oregon Settles Lawsuit Filed By DOJ Civil Rights Attorneyhttp://kuow.org/post/oregon-settles-lawsuit-filed-doj-civil-rights-attorney
114618 as http://kuow.orgThu, 12 Oct 2017 21:47:00 +0000Oregon Settles Lawsuit Filed By DOJ Civil Rights AttorneyChris LehmanThe person in charge of the Oregon Department of Education stepped down Wednesday.Oregon Governor Replaces Head Of Education Agencyhttp://kuow.org/post/oregon-governor-replaces-head-education-agency
114525 as http://kuow.orgWed, 11 Oct 2017 21:24:00 +0000Oregon Governor Replaces Head Of Education AgencyChris LehmanA potential Republican candidate for Oregon governor said Tuesday she won’t seek the state’s top office after all. Lori Chavez-DeRemer is the long-time mayor of Happy Valley, a Portland suburb.Happy Valley Mayor Decides Not To Run For Oregon Governorhttp://kuow.org/post/happy-valley-mayor-decides-not-run-oregon-governor
114441 as http://kuow.orgTue, 10 Oct 2017 21:14:00 +0000Happy Valley Mayor Decides Not To Run For Oregon Governor